Scrum Master / Agile Coach

Tundra Technical Solutions

Illinois

On-site

USD 125,000 - 151,000

Full time

14 days+

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Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)

Job summary

A financial services technology provider in Illinois is seeking a Scrum Master to support the Core Banking Technology team. This role involves guiding Agile practices, facilitating ceremonies, and ensuring alignment between technical and business objectives. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in Agile environments, preferably within banking. Competitive compensation is offered, along with a contract employment type.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Project Manager, or Agile Coach, preferably in banking or financial services.
  • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Experience with large-scale technology initiatives, ideally in core banking.

Responsibilities

  • Guide the Core Banking Technology team in Agile practices.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies like daily stand-ups and retrospectives.
  • Partner with Product Owner(s) for backlog management.

Skills

Agile principles
Scrum framework
Communication
Conflict resolution
Jira
Confluence

Education

Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)

Tools

Jira
Confluence

Job description

Tundra Technical Solutions provided pay range

This range is provided by Tundra Technical Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $151,000.00/yr

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About the Role

Our Clients Personal & Business Banking division is seeking a Scrum Master to join the Core Banking Technology team. This role will support the FIS D1 implementation initiative, driving agile delivery and ensuring alignment between business and technology teams. The Scrum Master will serve as a servant leader, fostering collaboration, removing impediments, and enabling the team to deliver high-value solutions in alignment with our clients strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Guide the Core Banking Technology team in the adoption and consistent practice of Agile principles and Scrum framework.
  • Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and other Agile ceremonies.
  • Partner with Product Owner(s) to ensure backlog is groomed, prioritized, and clearly defined.
  • Track team progress against sprint goals and deliverables, ensuring visibility to stakeholders.
  • Identify, address, and elevate impediments that may hinder delivery.
  • Coach team members, stakeholders, and leaders on Agile best practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Personal & Business Banking to ensure successful delivery of the FIS D1 implementation.
  • Promote accountability, transparency, and alignment between technical and business objectives.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Project Manager, or Agile Coach, preferably within banking, financial services, or technology.
  • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, frameworks, and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
  • Experience supporting large-scale technology initiatives, ideally within core banking or financial systems.
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive consensus in a matrixed environment.
  • Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) required; SAFe experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with FIS platforms or core banking implementations is highly preferred.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management, Business Development, and Finance

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Financial Services, and Business Consulting and Services

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On-site
USD 125,000 - 151,000